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Video Extension System – 9 Product Manual Thinklogical Inc. 100 Washington Street Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A. Telephone (203) 647-8700 Fax (203) 783-9949 www.thinklogical.com...
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION.......................... 5 CONTENTS ........................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................... 5 MODELS………...…………………………………………………………………………………..6 LASER INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………..7 2. SYSTEM FEATURES ........................7 2.1 G ..................... 7 ENERAL YSTEM FEATURES 2.2 B ........................8 ASIC OPERATION ...................... 9 TECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 3. C RGB E ....................
The Velocity RGB-9 requires two fibers. The transmitter supports RGB video formats up to 165MHz. In addition, the Velocity RGB-9 has a local RGB video display port on the transmitter and is compatible with all Thinklogical Velocity fiber video receivers (except Dual-Link DVI versions), whether RGB or DVI.
Refer to Section 3.2 and 3.3 to view Rear Panels Optical Cable Multi-mode, 50 µm, SC, ST or LC type connectors (Fiber Cable is either customer supplied or can be ordered from Thinklogical) Front Panel Display Transmitter and Receiver: 2 x 24 Liquid Crystal Display Operating Temperature...
3.2 RGB Video Extender Transmitter If a DVI-A connection from the source is required, standard adapters are available from Thinklogical and third party suppliers to make other combinations. (See Table 3) FIGURE 7: Velocity RGB-9 Transmitter The CPU and the TX Connector Video connections to the CPU are made between the video output card of the CPU and the TX VGA connector labeled “FROM CPU”...
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FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 14: 1280x1024x60 on an SGI computer with the PLLDIV set at 1688 (default value). Notice the columns. FIGURE 15: 1280x1024x60 on an SGI computer with the PLLDIV modified to 1680. The following table (pg. 12) lists supported analog (VGA) resolutions: JUNE 2009 REVISION B...
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Resolution Vertical Horizontal Pixel Clock Video Standard Freq(Hz) Freq(kHz) Freq(MHz) Pixels Lines 31.5 25.175 Industry Standard 37.9 31.5 VESA 37.5 31.5 VESA 43.3 VESA 31.5 28.32 Industry Standard 35.1 VESA 37.9 VESA 48.1 VESA 46.9 49.5 VESA 53.7 56.25 VESA 1024 48.4 VESA...
The receiver connects to your display/monitor video Input using a VGA, HD15 (if monitor has a VGA/HD15 connector). These cables are provided with unit. Standard adapters are available from Thinklogical and third party suppliers if necessary to make other connections. FIGURE 22: Velocity RGB-9 Receiver 3.4 AC Power...
4. Order of Installation Events Reference the Quick Start Guide in Appendix A on page 33. 4.1 Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades are available from Thinklogical. Please call us for technical assistance at (203) 647-8700. 4.2 Front Panel Usage LCD Navigation Pad...
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By pressing the arrow (down) keys, the RGB Video Extender allows you to enter into the main menu. All main root menu items are displayed with an *. They are as follows: *System *DDC *Video Once an * root menu item is displayed, you can then use the (left) or (right) arrow keys to review settings or make changes, if allowed.
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Some menu options may not be available on some models Display Modifiable Description *System LS Connected An indication of the fiber status from the TX to RX. TX Ctrl Name TX Only Name entered on TX unit is displayed on RX unit. Load Defaults Loads factory default video configurations.
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Consists of Horizontal active pixels + Horizontal blanking pixels DE Start Horizontal back porch (Hpb) of video, measured in pixels DE Width Total active pixels in one line Line Start Vertical back porch (Vbp) of video, measured in lines Line Width The number of visible lines NativeH For use by Tech support to determine horizontal frequency input...
4.3.2 Saving Changes Save video configurations so that after powering up, the device can recall customer video settings. Thinklogical VelocityTX9 vxx.xx Using the down arrow, scroll down to *System as shown below. *System Using the right arrow, scroll right until Store Values is displayed as shown below then press enter.
Yes/No = Using the right arrow or left arrow, scroll until you return to the *System menu option. Using up arrow or down arrow, scroll until you get back to the Thinklogical screen. 4.3.3 Restoring Factory Defaults Load factory default video configurations.
Load Defaults Yes/No= Follow the steps in Section 4.3.2 Saving Changes to save your changes. 4.3.4 Naming the Transmitter Unit Modify the name of the unit through the Transmitter. The name entered on the Transmitter will display on the Receiver unit. Using the arrow down button, scroll down to *System as shown below.
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Using the right or left arrow, scroll until the blinking cursor is under the letter/number you want to change. Tx Ctrl Name= TXUnit01 Using the up or down arrow, scroll (holding down the up or down arrow will scroll faster) until you find the appropriate letter/number.
4. Using the right or left arrow, scroll to return to the *System menu option. 5. Using up or down arrow scroll until you get to the Thinklogical screen. 4.3.5 Modifying an Existing Video Modeline Modification to support the alternate timing.
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Thinklogical VelocityTX9 Vxx.xx The resolution you wish to modify must be applied to the TX video input connector. Using the arrow down, scroll down to *Video as shown below. *Video Using the right arrow, scroll right until VGA Connected is displayed as shown below. Then press enter.
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DE Start The Horizontal Backporch (Pixels) needs to be changed to 240 to reflect the Alternate Timing listed on Table 4. Move the cursor under the number you want to change by pressing the right or left arrow. Use the arrow up or down to increment or decrement the number. Once number is entered correctly, press enter.
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Using the up or down arrow scroll until Yes appears as shown below. Then press enter. Using the right or left arrow, scroll to return to the *System menu option. Using up or down arrow scroll until you get to the Thinklogical screen. JUNE 2009 REVISION B...
INSTRUMENTS 5.2 Regulatory Compliance The Thinklogical Inc. VelocityRGB Video Extension 9 products are designed and made in the USA. The RGB Video Extender products have been tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and found to be compliant with the following standards (both domestic USA and...
5.2.3 European Union 5.2.3.1 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturers name and address: Thinklogical, a subsidiary of Logical Solutions Inc. 100 Washington Street Milford, CT 06460 USA Telephone (203)647-8700 JUNE 2009...
5.2.3.2 Standards with which the Products Comply Product name Model: RGB Video Extender Video Extension System These products comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Safety IEC60950:1992 +A1,A2,A3,A4,A11 Laser Safety ...
5.2.4 Supplementary Information The following statements may be appropriate for certain geographical regions and might not apply to your location. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 1 digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Thank you to our customers for choosing Thinklogical products for your application. appreciate your business and are dedicated to helping you successfully use our products. Thinklogical is here to help you. To contact Thinklogical, use the following telephone numbers and internet-based methods.
6.1.2 Email Thinklogical is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Eastern Time Zone. We will try to respond to your email inquiries promptly, use the following email addresses for your different needs: Info@thinklogical.com – Information on Thinklogical and our products.
Please refer to your product invoice for your products Warranty Terms & Conditions. 6.2.2 Return Authorization If for whatever reason you need to return your Thinklogical product to us, please get a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) from Thinklogical’s Product Support department before sending the unit in.
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